Grow Up Great
Note: This is an ongoing activity for the children to observe and chart the daily weather.
A meteorologist is someone who studies the weather. Meteorologists predict, or say ahead of time, the weather conditions that are expected. Weather affects our daily lives. People need to know about the weather so they can plan what to wear or to plan their daily activities. For example, if snow is expected you would need to dress warmly, and snow would limit outside activities such as bike riding. Although we cannot control the weather, we have learned to adapt to it. Our homes are well insulated to protect us from the cold, and many homes are air conditioned or have fans to help keep us cool when it is hot outside.
Our weather comes from basically two things: the Sun and the moisture in the air. These two things work together to create clouds, snow, rain, thunderstorms, and fog. They also cause the wind to blow. Without the Sun or the moisture in the air, the Earth would have no weather. There is always moisture in the air. We can see it when it’s raining or snowing outside. Even on a sunny day, there is moisture in the air. Although we cannot always see the moisture in the air, we can sometimes feel it in the form of humidity.
A meteorologist is someone who studies the weather. Meteorologists predict, or say ahead of time, the weather conditions that are expected. Weather affects our daily lives. People need to know about the weather so they can plan what to wear or to plan their daily activities. For example, if snow is expected you would need to dress warmly, and snow would limit outside activities such as bike riding. Although we cannot control the weather, we have learned to adapt to it. Our homes are well insulated to protect us from the cold, and many homes are air conditioned or have fans to help keep us cool when it is hot outside.
These lessons are aligned with the Common Core State Standards ("CCSS"). The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of the concepts and skills children are expected to learn and guide teachers to provide their students with opportunities to gain these important skills and foundational knowledge.[2]
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